Lee Hall in Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

General Abraham Eustis

1786 - 1848

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2021

1. General Abraham Eustis Marker

Inscription. Born at Petersburg, VA., and a Harvard graduate, he led a light artillery battalion at the capture of Toronto in the War of 1812. He later commanded Fort Monroe, VA. and began there the first army service school. He led army units in the Black Hawk War, 1832, the Seminole War, 1836-38, and the Canadian Border Disputes, 1838-39. In 1918 this post, then a subinstallation of Fort Monroe, was named in his honor.

Erected 1974 by Corporation of Newport News, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 37° 10.217′ N, 76° 34.408′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Lee Hall. Marker is on Dozier Road, half a mile south of Warwick Boulevard (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Washington Blvd, Newport News VA 23603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Eustis (here, next to this marker); 0-6-0T Side-Tank Switcher (approx. ¼ mile away); Model 666, Truck, Prime Mover, 6 Ton, 6×6 (approx. ¼ mile away); Railway Snowplow - Spreader - Ditcher Car

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Railroad Maintenance Cars (approx. ¼ mile away); M872A1, Trailer, Flatbed, 34 Ton (approx. ¼ mile away); Railway Training Caboose (approx. ¼ mile away); M1000, Semitrailer, 70 Ton (HET) (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker location
This marker is adjacent to the Fort Eustis Visitor Center. Permission was requested prior to photographing.

— Submitted February 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photo 1. submitted on February 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.